Tax Senior Associate: Growth, Impact & Flexible Hours

RSM US LLP; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM US LLP is a leading professional services firm for the middle market. The Tax Senior Associate role emphasizes preparing complex tax returns, reviewing others’ work, and researching tax issues for client satisfaction in McLean, VA. Travel may be required; CPA exam eligibility or JD license is preferred.

You’ll mentor staff and interact with clients to gather information and ensure ASC 740 compliance and accurate tax reporting.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting or related field.
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam or a licensed JD.
• Minimum of 2 years of public accounting experience.
• Experience with C-Corps.
• Ability to work with clients to gather information.

Responsibilities

• Preparing complex Tax returns – approximately 25-40% of your time
• Develop, motivate, and train staff level and intern team members – approximately 10% of your time
• Detailed review and analysis of Tax returns – approximately 10-15%
• Interact directly with clients handling questions, planning, concerns, etc.
• Performing, documenting, and summarizing research and conclusions regarding specific tax issues – approximately 10% of your time
• Remain up-to-date on current tax practices and changes in tax law

Skills

Verbal written communication

Client interaction

Tax research

Education

BA/BS in Accounting or related field

CPA exam eligibility or JD license

Job description

RSM US LLP is a leading professional services firm for the middle market. The Tax Senior Associate role emphasizes preparing complex tax returns, reviewing others’ work, and researching tax issues for client satisfaction in McLean, VA. Travel may be required; CPA exam eligibility or JD license is preferred.

You’ll mentor staff and interact with clients to gather information and ensure ASC 740 compliance and accurate tax reporting.